Community Connections, Spring 2002
Pfizer
for Living "Share Card"
On
January 15, 2002 Pfizer Inc. announced the new Pfizer for Living "Share
Card" that will enable some 7 million low-income Medicare beneficiaries
to buy a 30-day supply of a Pfizer prescription medicine for a simple,
flat fee of $15 dollars per prescription. To request an application, individuals
should call 1-800-717-6005. Program information also is available at www.pfizerforliving.com.
Pfizer hopes to enroll as many eligible seniors and disabled individuals
as possible in the program. To be eligible for the card, you must be:
65 years of age or older or otherwise a Medicare enrollee;
Have individual reported annual gross income below $18,000, or joint reported
gross income below $24,000; and
Have no other prescription drug insurance coverage.
The Share Card will provide immediate access to Pfizer medicines, including
therapies for many diseases that are chronic and often untreated such
as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease,
and depression. At the same time, Pfizer's comprehensive program will
provide health information and guidance as to how seniors can apply for
health benefits through existing programs.
The Pfizer Share Card program has been endorsed by Health and Human Services
Secretary Tommy Thompson, as well as many governors and legislators. Many
national advocacy organizations also have expressed support for the program
including the Epilepsy Foundation, 60 Plus Association, AARP, The National
Council on the Aging, The United Seniors Association, The Seniors Coalition,
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Alzheimer's Association,
The Latino Coalition, The National Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human
Services Organization, The National Organization on Disability, The American
Diabetes Association, The National Mental Health Association and more.
posted
4/9/02
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